traffic · 11 months
visibility
rankings
links built
In the highly competitive legal industry, ranking on Google demands transparency, authority, and consistently helpful content. A law firm operating primarily in the southern United States came to us after struggling to maintain its rankings following Google's Helpful Content Update. We saw the opportunity clearly and got to work in January 2024 — with results fully visible by December of the same year.
Ever since the Helpful Content Update rolled out, the firm's website has been losing its grip on SERPs, and of course, organic traffic. An initial audit quickly revealed multiple areas of improvement and untapped opportunities. Despite operating in one of the most competitive online niches, we were confident that a methodical, research-backed approach would deliver significant results within the year. The challenge was clear: rebuild authority, recover rankings, and drive qualified traffic — all while navigating continuous Google algorithm updates.
We built a comprehensive strategy that went beyond just link building to cover every critical SEO touchpoint.
In-depth analysis
We conducted a thorough audit of the client's backlink profile and on-page SEO. We also curated a targeted list of authoritative legal niche websites and guest post publishers with strong readership in the southern United States, ensuring every placement would be highly relevant.
Content creation
Every outreach was backed by well-researched, genuinely helpful content — the exact type Google rewards in competitive niches like law. We focused on producing material that provided real value to readers while naturally integrating anchor text and intent-based keywords for maximum ranking impact.
Strategic outreach
We pitched our content to the most relevant prospects from our curated list while simultaneously ensuring the client was listed across all key online legal directories. We also connected with bloggers in the industry to amplify reach and maximize ROI for the client.
| Google Position | January 2024 | December 2024 | Before → after | Percent Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 267 | 645 | 0% | |
| 4–10 | 978 | 2,025 | 0% | |
| 11–50 | 1,970 | 2,885 | 0% |